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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-14

the advocates of change. If the new
constitution, as framed. becomes the
organic law of the Kingdom nearly
every Kanaka will be disfranchised,
and the King relies on this fact to
rally around him the native popula-
ton. AS yet the new Ministry,
headed by Green, has done but little.
The members of the cabinet have all
taken the oath of office hnd the first
care will be to investigate the finances
of the realm. If, as it il thought, the
available revenue has been squan-
dered and the loan fund Used in filling
up the gaps, no time WI be lost in
making the facts known b the public.
The exact status of the loan is to be
investigated, and the Ministers are re-
solved to let the pubic know the
whole truth.
THE TOTAL REVENUE
Found in the treasury vaults was
$6,f. 1t appears that ex-Minister
Gibson was allowed to lemain at his
home until July 5th, wheh he and his
son-in-law, Hayselden, We're taken to
prison on the reef Gan ISLAND in the
harbor), owing to renewed plotting by
Gibson. His removal occurred Just
before the sailing of the Australia.
Some OF the passengers returning on
the Australia declare that while the
city remained quiet ON July Sd and
4th, there were signs of renewed
trouble. On the afternoon of July 5th
it was found that a number of Glib
sons agents were detected in distrib-
uting circulars printed in Hawaiian
and calling on the natives to rise and
assert their rights, to the exclusion Of
whites, if necessary. The call recites
a clause of the proposed constitution
which excludes non-property holders
from a right to vote, and the discovery
has caused
GREAT INDIGNATION
Among the. reformers. The promi-
nent members of the League were in
conference debating the matter before
the contents Of Gibson's proclamation
were generally known, and it was re-
solved that the disturber would have
to be removed to some place where he
could cause no more trouble, so the
reef was selected, and Hayselden was
sent along to keep Gibson company
and to be out of mischief. Passengers
from the island claim that the whites
are now aroused to the necessity Of
speedy action and are prepared toforce
the King to their terms, They have
been fortunate in seizing every con-
signment of arms and ammunition in
tended for the Gibson government,
and are amply prepared for any emer-
gency, having control of all of the
available supplies of ammunition. 1t is
claimed by the resident whites on the
islands that if further trouble ensues
and the King recedes from his prom
ises that he will be driven from power.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-14
SAN LUIS OBISPO.
Its Prosperous Growth During
the Past Year.

SAN LUIS OBIsPo, July 13.-The re-
turns in the hands of the Board of
Equalization show a valuation of about
$12, 1000, 900, against $9,S70,OOO last
year. The Board has given out no.
tices which will raise the total some
$400 900 and to this is to be added the
railroad assessments, aggregating $780,
600 more. The Board will order the
Assessor to assess the railroads under
the expectation that the assessment
by the State Board will be declared
unconstitutional, as the rise in value
is about SO, 900, 900 for the year.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-14
KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
The order Gradually Decreasing
I'm Mum hers.

New York, July l3.-The CONNER
cial advertiser, in long article on the
Knights of Labor, says: "From the
figures given out lately by Powderly,
not to reporters however, it is ascer-
tanned that the membership of the
order has fallen from 100000 to less
than 600 900 within the last fourteen
months. The loss has been steady
and on the increase, while the acces-
sions to the order have grown fewer
each month. The cause of this is
attributed to its failure to carry its
point in the vital point of the strikes
on the Missouri Pacific and by the coal
handlers here.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-14
The san Jose Deficiency.

SAN JOSE, July 13.-With regard to
the defalcation in City Attorney Will
sons accounts, public sentiment seems
to be tending towards harsher criti-
cism of his conduct than at first.
Tonight the Council went into ex-
ecutive session in which it was decided
they would not take any action as
city officials towards prosecuting
Wilson
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-14
Free Once More.

SACRAMENTO, July 13.-The Gov
ernor has granted a pardon to Robert
Mathews, convicted Of manslaughter
in Lake coun ty in June, 1888, and SEN
fenced to seven years. imprisonment.
The Judge, District Attorney and jur-
ors who participated in the case re-
commended the pardon, and many Of
the best citizens of Lake county
strenuously urged that it be granted
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-14
A HORRIBLE AFFAIR.
A Double Suicide I'm y Public Park
at Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, July 13.-Ernest
Kammy, mouder by trade who has
been morose and respondent for some
time, went walking in Fairmont
Park to-day with his wife, and they
agreed with each other that they
should die together They went to a
secluded spot and Kammy deliberate
ly shot his wife through the head.
She fell and he fired another shot into
her breast and then shot himself three
times, once in the temple, once in the
mouth, tearing away four teeth, and
again in the breast. He then lay
down, calmly awaiting death. Both
will die.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-14
IN RUINS.
The Town of HanfOrd Destroyed
by Fire.

SAN Francisco, July 13.-It is re-
ported that the town of Hanford, CAL,
was destroyed by fire last night. The
fire made clean sweep from Douty
street on the west to Harris street on
the east, including every brick build
ing. The fire then crossed Harris
street and burned the blacksmith shop
of G. F. Fleming. The large grain
warehouse on the south side of Sixth
street was also burned, as was also the
lumber shed Just south of the railroad
track. The aggregate loss is estimated
at $172,2 200, with an insurance of
about one-third of that amount.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-14
Loyal Subjects.

LONDON, July 13.-The Queen
to-day attended garden party
at the residence of Lord Sails
bury in Hertfordshire. The town of
Hatfield was en- fete in honor of her
Majesty's presence, and the houses
and streets were gaily decorated.
Crowds Of people along the route
greeted the Queen with great en-
tbusiasm.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-14
THE SANTA FE'S TERMINUS.
A Subject of Interest to 'Frisco's
Real Estate Men.

SAN Francisco. July 13.-It is stated
that several days ago the agent of the
California Central Railroad, which is
virtually the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Company, made bid on
some water front property owned by
James c. Flood. The property is
south Of the Pacific Mail docks, and
the amount offered is $1,000, 900.
Those in the confidence of Mr.. Flood
refuse to talk about the matter. In
this connection it is said that Presi-
dent Strong has received within the
past year five thousand letters from
real estate men and property-owners
in Oakland and this city, each one
praising up their particular plats of
land and showing why the Santa Fe
should buy them.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-14
GENERAL BOCLANGER.
Fears Enterta kned Of n Popular
DemOnslratiOn.

PARIS, July 13.-The city is full Of
rumors about the steps to be taken
by the authorities to suppress the
Boulanger demonstration tomorrow.
1t is stated that gems d'armes, police
and pickets will be placed between
the army and public, and nobody will
be allowed to enter the Longchamps
enclosure or the avenue encircling it
unless provided with a War Office
ticket and a police pass. The temper
of the people appears to be less sullen,
but they seem determined to show
their love for Boulanger and their
hatred for those who removed him
from the War Office.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-14
Coming to Los Angeles.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 13.-Messrs.
Seymour and Sanders, managers of
the Russ House, dissolved co-partner-
ship on the 1st inst. by mutual con-
sent, and the fact of the dissolution
was kept quiet. The price paid by
Mr.. Seymour for Sanders one-quarter
interest was $40, 200. 1t is rumored
that Sanders will go to Los Angeles
and take the management of the
United States Hotel, now in the course
of erection.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-14
Pacific Coast Commerce.

WASHINGTON, July 13.-The Acting
Secretary Of the Treasury to-day ap-
proved of the bond of the Pacific
Coast Steamship Company, of San
Francisco, as common carrier of APP
praised goods, and also for the trans
portation of merchandise through
Canada by vessels or cars owned or
controlled by it.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-14
TWO VICTIMS
To a Dispute Respecting Some
Timber.

LYONS, Col, July 13.-A serious
shooting affair occurred near here at
noon yesterday at sawmill owned by
John Dalloff. 1t appears that a man
named Dyer had quarrel with Dali
loft and suddenly seizing a rifle he
fred two shots at Dallof, killing him
instantly. He then fired three bull.
lets into his own head and fell dead
beside his victim. The trouble was
caused bya dispute about some timber.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-14
Another Road for sam Diego

SAN DIEGO, July 13.-A new rail-
road company was organized this
morning to build motor line from
the upper end of Fifth street, in this
city, out on the mesa through Teralta
and La Mesa to the El Cajon valley, a
distance of fifteen miles. The road
will be operated by electricity or
steam. Over $40, 900 bonus has been
given to the road, and work will be
commenced within week.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-14
To Divide Dakota

HURON, Dak., July ia conven-
ton to consider the subject of the
division and admission OF the territory
began here to-day. The object is
stated to be to organize fall cam
paign. ~
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-14
Cruslaed to Death.

JACKSON, July 13.-At the Lessleys
saw-mills, 22 miles east of jackson, a
young man named Albert Petty lost
his life yesterday by a log rolling over
him. 4a
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-14
POSTPONE THE MATTER

For several months. Failing in this
it is claimed, he may appeal to the
natives to help him hold out against
National Republican., 1887-04-01
THE OLD HARTFORD.
A Probability That the Vessel VIII be
Condemned.

Naval circles are agitated over the posi-
BILE condemnation of the old ship Hartford,
now lying at Mare Island, Cal. This vessel
was rehtted at the Boston navy yard less
than five years ago and was sent around to
the Pacific as flagship of the squadron In
those waters. She was surveyed by board
when she returned to San Francisco, and 1t
was found that the repairs necessary to be
made would cost 100000. This sum ap-
proaches the 20 per cent. limit allowed by
law to be expended in repairs of OGDEN
vessels, and Secretary Whitney is doubtful
about the advlsability Of undertaking to
refit the vessel.
Naval officers generally have high re-
gard for the old Hartford, and condemn the
law that seems TO threaten her continuance
In active service. The total original cost Of
the vessel was $502,650. The estimates Of
the construction bureau for repairs are less
than II per cent. of the cost Of replacing
the vessel, but extensive repairs to the
machinery are necessary. The Hartford has
one of the brightest records OF any vessel
In the naval service. She was built In Bos-
ton in 1859, and served in many engage
ments during the last war, and 1t was on
board of this ship, lashed In the mizzen
rigging, that Admiral Farragut passed the
forts below New Orleans.
Two other wooden vessels-relics of the
war-have just passed surveys. The Ossipee
is now being repaired at Norfolk, and the
Kearsarge is lying at Portsmouth, N. H.,
awaiting the decision Of Secretary Whitney
as to whether she shall be repaired.
National Republican., 1887-04-01


W. G. Raoul has been elected president of the
Mexican Central railroad.
The Illinois Central has decided to termi-
nate its lease of the Dubuque and Sioux City
railroad.
Tho Boston and Maine railroad has ordered
the discontinuance of copartnership ana inter
state scholars tickets.
The railroad commissioners of Minnesota
hold that the new railroad law does not per-
nit the issuance of halffare tickets to clergy
men.
The Western Passenger Association has
agreed to n uniform churge of l2 per cent. for
excess baggage. Excursion rates will be con-
tinued.
There has been deposited a2i, ,37i, ,OO) out OF
S2i.6S6,0 600 Reading New York bonds under
the plan OF reorganization with Drexel, Nor
gan * Co.
The annual meeting of the Chicago, Bur
lington and Quincy railroad will be held at
Boston May is, when the question of approv-
ing the purchase and lease of several branches
during the year will be voted on.
Western railway managers met in Chicago
yesterday 10 arrange soma uniform systemlot
newspaper passes. Some roads have adopted
the mileage book system, while others con-
Time the old style passes, holding that 1t does
not conflict with the law, being for services
rendered.
National Republican., 1887-04-01
THE COURT RECORD.


United States Supreme Court. following
business was transacted in the United States
Supreme Court yesterday;
On motion OF Mr.. NJ. W. Fuller, Samuel A.
Lynde, Of Chicago, ILL.,, was admitted to prac-
tice.
No. 175. The Minneapolis Agricultural and
Mechanical Association, ct al, appellants, VS.,
Thomas II. Canfeld; argument continued by
Mr.. Charles L. Flandran and Mr.. George f..
Edmunds, for the appellee, and concluded by
MIR. Il. NJ. Wilson, for appellants.
No. ia. Edward Lees, ct al, appellant, vs..
Anderson Fowler; argument commenced by
Mr.. M. W. Fuller for the appellants; contin-
ued by Mr.. VIM. r. Page and George !. Ed
munds, for appellee, and by Mr NJ, ". Fuller.
for appellants.
Adjourned until to-day at 10 O'Clock.
Court in General Term-Justices Hagner
and James. Windsor VI, Clarke,
opinion by Justice James reversing Judgment
below. Starr vs, Treackle OF al; opinion by
Justice Hagner declaring the child nlegiti
mate
Circuit Court-Justice Cox.-IIarris e. al. VS.
Butler; on trial.
Equity Court-Justice Merrick. .-slmms vs.
Gibbs; motion to vaoate formal decree rejected.
Kelly VS.. Diver; time to take testimony ex
tended two days Ronn vs. McIutire; time tC
take testimony limited 10 nifty days.
National Republican., 1887-04-01
HOPE AND HELP MISSION.
Satisfied That the Sunday Liquor Law
Can be Enforced.

Can be Enforced.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union held very interesting service at
their Hope and Help Mission rooms yester-
day at 2 p. m. Mrs. r. B. Catlin conducted
the Scripture reading. Mrs. VIM. Burris
presided. Some very encouraging reports
came In from those who had been aided
temporarily or had secured good homes.
Liberal donations were reported, with assur
ances OF sympathy, from many citizens.
Mrs. Nellie II. Bradley was fully sustained
in her efforts for the suppression Of "lmpure
literature and aIt." The following resolu-
tions were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we are sincerely grateful for
the persistent efforts being made by the COM
missioners and the police to secure the closing
of the liquor saloons on Sunday, and we regard
the degree of success achieved on last Sabbath
as evidence that the law can and will be en-
forced when all our officials are aroused to
their duty In the premises.
Resolred That In our Judgment the spirit OF
Christian intelligence OF this community
shamefully outraged by the reissuing OF n
license, directly or indirectly, TO any party or
parties whose license has been revoked because
they have been convicted OF violating the law.
Any such reissue of license would be an eva
sion of the law, not an enforcement OF II,
which last is the sworn duty OF each and all
our officers.
1t was voted tohold a special prayer serv-
fee, conducted by the ladies, on next Mon
day, at p. m.--Michigan's election day
for the success of the prohibitory vote in
that state.
National Republican., 1887-04-01
SITES FOR DRY DOCKS.
New York and Norfolk Yards the
Places Selected.

New York and Norfolk Yards the
Places Selected.
The report of the board appointed to
select the sites for the two new dry docks
authorized by the last Congress has been
approved by Secretary Whitney. The docks
will be located at the New York and Nor
folk navy yards, and will be built by con-
tract on the general plan of the Simpson
dry docks. They will be constructed Of
timber, and the general dimensions will be
about as follows: Length, 4s5 feet width
at the top, 1876 feet, and width at the bottom,
60 feet. The amount OF money available for
their construction is $l,100,000. The New
York dock will cost more than the dock at
Norfolk, owing to the difficulty in It's case
OF obtaining a good foundation. A good
foundation of blue clay and gravel can be
obtained at Norfolk at depth of 35 feet,
while at New York innumerable auicksands
and springs are found at similar depth,
necessitating heavy piliDg to obtain a
foundation capable Of supporting vessel
Of 5000 to 10000 tons in weight.
National Republican., 1887-04-01
THE CHILD ILLEGITIMATE.
Settling the Contest Over tho Estate of
of John W, Starr.

The equity cause of Morris and Mcguire
against Sarah NJ. Starr, Mary j. Treakle,
and Louis r. Starr, which has excited con-
siderable notice, was decided in the court
in general term yesterday morning, Justice
Hagper delivering the opinion of the court.
The complainants were trustees Of certain
properly, and have in their possession sums
of money, the proceeds Of the sale Of the
real estate Of the late John w. Starr, and
by bill Of interpleader asked that the court
determine to whom 1t shall be paid. Starr
for years was engaged In the real estate
business In this city, dying June IL, 1888.
His will, dated May 25, 1880, gave $40 to
Louis T. Starr, and the residue OF the estate
to Sarah NJ. Starr, his widow. In case she
should die first then $4,000 was to go to
the boy after the testator's death, and the
remainder of his property to his mother.
Mrs. Sarah NJ. Starr qualified as ex-
ecutrix and residuary legatee. Then
came Maria A. Starr, mother OF the boy
Louis, claiming that she was the wife OF
John w, Starr; married him In the year 1863;
that the child was born in the spring of
1870, and that she was subsequently d.
vorced from Starr in Chicago In 1871.
Mrs. Mary j. Treakle, a sister Of Starr, In
her answer, claimed to be the sole heir-at.
law Of her deceased brother, and charged
that the boy Louis was founding, In no
way related to her brother, and further as
serted that Maria A. Starr was not the boys
mother, but was the party who field bill
in the equity court In this District October
8, 1873, In which she undertook to prove
that the boy was the son Of Starr, and that
court 80 decreed; but in the general term.
on March 12, 1877, that decree was reversed
and the bill dismissed, which decree was
conclusive.
Justice Hagner, in announcing the deci-
sion of the court, said that the case pre-
sented such a mass Of filth that 1t was diff
cult to find In the morass tussock Of suf
flciently hard ground upon which to stand.
In reviewing the testimony, much Of which
1t was intimated was tainted with perjury,
the justice pointed out many inconsistent
cies, but in the main held against the claim
of the boy.
Messrs. A. G. Bradley and r. s. Davis
appeared for Mary j. Treakle and Messrs.
Francis Miller and Harry Davis for the boy.
National Republican., 1887-04-01
MASONIC VETERANS.
The Association Entertained by Brother
Thomas Someryille,


The Masonic Veterans Association held
their regular monthly meeting last evening,
at the residence Of Mr.. Thomas Somerville,
No. 727 Thirteenth street northwest, and
despite the inclement night, there was a
very full attendance, about fifty members
being present. Among the number were
Gen. Albert Pike, president; G. w. Ben
nett, vice president; A. T. Longley, secre
tary, and William s. Roose, steward.
The annual routine business was trans
acted, after which the following were elected
to membership; Messrs. Thomas Bowling,
VIM. j. STEPHENSON, Samuel Emery, Joseph
II. Hartley, NJ. A. Dillon, David L. Callisher,
and Herman j. Willis.
At the close of the meeting the host threw
back the dining room doors and invited his
brother Masons to accept of his hospitality.
There was an elegant spread table, and the
veterans were not long in occupying the
vacant chairs beside it. After full justice
had been done the solids, toasts and speech
making followed, and it was getting toward
midnight when the pleasant company
separated.
National Republican., 1887-04-01
Wanting to be Foreman.

The following is the list OF applicants TO date
for appointment to tho ordnance foremanship
at the navy yard here; L. Andrews, Pottsville,
Pa; James W. Bartlett, Detroit ]. X. Brasle-
man, Washington; Isaac Mckay Chase, WASH
ington j. A. Colon, Hollidaysburg, Pa; Jas.
man, New Haven; VIM. Humphreys, Cold
Springs, N. Y; VIM. johnson, Penn Yam, N.
y. Franklin Leonard, Schenectady, N. Y; j.
Chapman Little, Norfolk. Va; A. Wanna.
OF Columbia; L. A. sprangler, York, Pa; Geo.
Y. Waters. District OF ofCoumbia; W. Gillespie,
Denton. Md; Frank A. Dennette, Boston;
Amnians, Richmond; George E. Noyes,
Georgetown, d. c.; John Nj. Flood. Decatur.
Ill. The compensation will be SO day.
National Republican., 1887-04-01
Allowance of Land to Indians.

The President yesterday directed the allot-
ment Of the land in severalty to the Indians of
of the Warm Springs Indian reservation, in
Oregon. This is the first action taken under
the Indian severalty bill passed at the last ses,
by the surveyor general 100 acres twill be all
loted to each head of a family; so acres toeach
person over eighteen years of age. and the
same to each orphan under eighteen years of
age; TO each single person under eighteen years
OF age 40 acres. There is no distinction made
In this allotment between males and females.
According TO the latest census there were $50
Indians on this reservation.
National Republican., 1887-04-01
Holding over Postmasters

The list OF postmasters of the Presidential
class, who have been held over from the
former administration and which the President
has requested the Postmaster General to fur
nish him, with view of making further
changes, as stated In the REPUBLICAN, yester-
day, numbers about 200, from total OF 1910
postmasters of this class. Postmaster Conger,
who Is included in this list, yesterday said he
knew nothing about any prospective change
in his case His term will expire Dec. 90 next
but 1t is not likely he will remain In office more
than month or so.